Step away regularly
Take time away from gambling and choose an activity without stakes or rewards.
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Wellbeing
Put your wellbeing first
Gambling can affect finances, relationships and mental health. You can seek help before things reach a crisis.
Keep essentials separate
Set aside money for housing, food, bills and savings before considering any gambling spend.
Speak with someone
Support is available if you want advice, a break or help for someone close to you.
Potential harms
Know what can go wrong
- Gambling is not a reliable way to earn money.
- Chasing losses can lead to more spending.
- Borrowing, hiding gambling or using essential funds are signs to stop and reassess.
- Bonuses and spins may have conditions and do not remove the financial risks.
In Australia, check current rules before using an online gambling service. Government consumer information explains restrictions on online casino games and slots. Read Australian consumer guidance.
Spending boundaries
Protect your budget and essentials
Set a boundary in advance
If you use a lawful service, check your account for available deposit or loss controls. Treat a limit as a ceiling, not a spending goal.
- Keep essential costs covered and do not borrow to gamble.
- Find out when a requested limit change starts.
- Check whether a control applies to deposits, losses or both.
- If sticking to a limit is difficult, consider pausing and seeking independent support.
Time and breaks
Manage time and take breaks
- 01
Choose an end time
Set a stopping time before you begin and use a reminder outside the gambling service.
- 02
Make time away count
Close the service, silence gambling notifications and switch to another activity.
- 03
Look for changes
Notice whether gambling is affecting sleep, work, relationships or your thoughts.
- 04
Reach out for help
If you keep extending sessions or struggle to stop, talk with a support service.
Blocking access
Self-exclusion and other ways to block access
Self-exclusion can help create distance from a gambling service. Check what it covers and how it works; one request may not block access everywhere.
| Control | What to check |
|---|---|
| Casino account exclusion | Ask about the process, duration, account coverage and restrictions on reopening your account. |
| External registers | Check the register’s own terms and coverage. A register may not include every gambling service. |
| Device or bank blocks | Ask your device or financial provider which blocking options are available and what they cover. |
Before registering, read the service’s coverage and registration information directly. BetStop.
Warning signs
Notice when gambling may be a problem
Trying to recover losses
Trying to win money back, raising stakes or continuing longer after losing.
Financial strain
Borrowing, unpaid bills or difficulty protecting money for essentials.
Everyday disruption
Poor sleep, secrecy, conflict or gambling taking priority over work and relationships.
These signs are a reason to consider support; this information cannot assess or diagnose your situation. Gambling support resources Find tools and information to help you consider what to do next.
Getting help
Find independent help in Australia
Confidential counselling
Look for free, confidential gambling support and counselling available to people across Australia.
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External registers
Check the coverage of any national self-exclusion register for online and phone wagering.
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Getting help
Australian Government information can help you find national and local support services.
Play NowSupport is also available if another person’s gambling affects you. Ask about boundaries and looking after your own wellbeing.
A next step
Choose one practical action
Talk to a counsellor
Look for free, confidential gambling counselling and support.
Find counselling support →Step away for a while
Close gambling services, silence related notifications and choose an activity away from gambling. Support can help you plan what comes next.
Explore ways to pause →Check what exclusion covers
Read the register’s coverage and registration process before relying on it.
Read exclusion information →Get support for yourself
You can seek help if another person’s gambling affects your wellbeing, relationships or finances.
Find support options →Common questions
Spinfever responsible gambling questions
When should I seek gambling support?
You can reach out at any time, including if you are concerned about your spending or time. You do not need to wait for a crisis.
Will Spinfever deposit limits prevent all harm?
No. A limit has a specific scope and may be only one part of a safer approach. If you find boundaries hard to keep, consider a break and independent support.
Does a self-exclusion register cover every service?
Not necessarily. Coverage depends on the register and the services it includes, so check its official information before relying on it.
Can I get help if someone close to me gambles?
Yes. Look for support and information for people affected by another person’s gambling.
More information
Related information
Spinfever responsible gambling: practical ways to protect your wellbeing
What safer gambling means
Treat gambling as paid entertainment, not a way to make money or manage financial pressure. It can cause financial, emotional and relationship difficulties, and anyone can be affected.
Spinfever lists a Curacao licence and a KYC AML Policy. These do not replace personal safeguards or independent advice. If you are in Australia, check the rules that apply to you and consider whether an offshore gambling service is appropriate for your circumstances.
Set Spinfever deposit limits before playing
Decide what you can afford to lose before depositing and keep gambling money separate from rent, bills, savings and other essentials. Spinfever deposit limit settings are not published on the official site; check your account or ask what controls are available.
A budget only helps if you stick to it. Do not deposit more to recover losses, borrow to gamble or spend extra because a promotion is available. The welcome offer is 100% up to AUD 1,000 + 1 Gold Spin. Check its terms before accepting, and do not let it change what you can afford.
Take breaks and notice changes
Long sessions can make it harder to track time and spending. Plan breaks, avoid gambling when distressed or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and stop when your planned session ends, whether you are ahead or behind.
Pause and reassess if gambling affects sleep, work, relationships or finances, or if you feel anxious when unable to play. These may be signs that gambling is becoming difficult to control. Talking with someone you trust may help you act early.
Spinfever self exclusion and account controls
If limits and breaks are not enough, ask Spinfever about self-exclusion. Its process, duration and account controls are not published on the official site. Check the contact options shown there and ask how to block access and stop promotional messages.
Consider steps beyond the casino, such as website or transaction blocks available through your device or financial provider. In Australia, check whether self-exclusion services operate in your state or territory. Keep a record of requests and seek independent support if you need help following through.
Where to find gambling help in Australia
Support is available if gambling is causing harm, whether or not you have decided to stop. Look for free, confidential counselling and information about services in your area. You can also speak with a GP or contact a state or territory gambling support service.
If you are in immediate danger or concerned about someone’s safety, contact emergency services. A financial counsellor may help with practical steps if you are under financial pressure; do not try to recover gambling losses by gambling more.
